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Jul 8, 2014 | 04:41 PM

TheLaserShop

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Racer

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From: Newark California

My Super C5 Vette'

1997 Corvette. Short list is what is not custom made. I still have a lot of plumbing and wiring to do bottom side. Took it off the jack stands for a couple days to get some inspiration of what a bad ride this is going to be. Before it is assumed a ton of cash is involved, all design, machining, welding, polishing and anodizing were done by myself. Every part I bought I had to save up for. About 8 years into it. Maybe about one more. Give them all some time to get those trophy's ready.....

Jul 8, 2014 | 04:48 PM

78GEN3

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From: Noble OK

Wow, this thing is wild. Nice!

Jul 8, 2014 | 04:53 PM

Smoken1

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St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22-'23

And the hood goes where?

Nice job!!! Looks Awsome

Jul 8, 2014 | 06:20 PM

NukeC5

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From: Oceanside California

Oh my God dude

Jul 8, 2014 | 06:40 PM

jrose7004

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From: Oklahoma City OK

C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019

You've done some nice work!

Jul 8, 2014 | 06:59 PM

beboggled

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From: Bridgewater NJ

Holy crap. Thats amazing. You are very talented. Cant wait to hear some more about it

Last edited by beboggled; Jul 8, 2014 at 07:03 PM.

Jul 8, 2014 | 07:32 PM

oldC5

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Originally Posted by NukeC5

Oh my God dude

Jul 8, 2014 | 08:22 PM

Randyny

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Wow that's nice, and shows some real talent. I recently built a big garage and am looking forever to a multi-year project. Yeah!

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Jul 9, 2014 | 10:13 PM

10.5Vette

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From: Dorr MI

That's beautiful

Jul 9, 2014 | 10:32 PM

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imgn tht

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From: LaGrange Park, IL IL

St. Jude Donor '13, '15

Simply amazing work...Kudos to your for the patience, determination, and talent to get this far. I really love the integration of the exhaust through the rocker panels, not that the rest isn't equally cool.

Jul 10, 2014 | 09:47 AM

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kgie1217

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From: Knoxville TN

St. Jude Donor '14

Bad ***!

Jul 10, 2014 | 10:32 AM

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Toque

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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !

WOW ! I love it !

Jul 10, 2014 | 10:38 AM

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kvac

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Jul 10, 2014 | 11:52 AM

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95wht6spd

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From: Greenville SC

Very nice. What are your plans for it? Projected power?

Jul 10, 2014 | 01:10 PM

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robert miller

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Originally Posted by jrose7004

You've done some nice work!

That is are going to be one wild ride. Do you think the rear end will hold up to the power in that car. That is if you are turning it up on the top end. Very nice work man..... Robert

Jul 10, 2014 | 01:26 PM

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zeevette

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From: Pasco WA

I can't wait to see it on my daily commute.

Coolest LS I've ever seen.

Jul 11, 2014 | 09:46 AM

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Mattie Num Nums

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From: Frisco Texas

Too bad you're in Cali that could be a nice Daily here in Dallas

Jul 14, 2014 | 12:09 PM

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TheLaserShop

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Racer

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From: Newark California

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Originally Posted by imgn tht

And they say side exhaust on a C5 cant be done.

Jul 14, 2014 | 12:16 PM

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TheLaserShop

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Racer

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From: Newark California

Quote:

Originally Posted by robert miller

That is are going to be one wild ride. Do you think the rear end will hold up to the power in that car. That is if you are turning it up on the top end. Very nice work man..... Robert

4L60E has the very best of everything. Yank 3600 convertor. Rear has the 300m shafts (both) and 4-10 gears. Carbon fiber driveshaft, Solid couplers. Those Michelins are $560 something a piece and I have no intention of grinding them to nothing. Could not afford another set nowadays. But then, might be way too much fun.